I thought it might be a nice idea to hear someone read their poetry for a change. Here’s Jackie Juno “The Grand Bard of Exeter” reciting some her stuff at TEDxExeter . It made me smile, anyway.
I thought it might be a nice idea to hear someone read their poetry for a change. Here’s Jackie Juno “The Grand Bard of Exeter” reciting some her stuff at TEDxExeter . It made me smile, anyway.
Poems do have more impact, I think, when recited. Jackie Juno’s message came across well using humour, her audience was in tune with her sentiments, they understood her references to environmental problems, still often ignored by governments. Being light hearted, as stand up comedians know, enables very serious subjects to be raised without or less than usual protest.
Hi Norma
Yes, indeed. I think, as you say, humour can be a very powerful tool to help people engage with more serious issues.